GP Practice Operations Coordinator

Layton Medical Centre; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Administrator to join our busy GP practice team. The role supports the smooth running of the practice through a wide range of administrative duties, including patient registrations, coding, and handling clinical correspondence.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses and external organisations, maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a GP Practice.
• Experience of clinical coding and summarising medical records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of GP registration processes and PCSE procedures.
• Understanding of NHS pathways and primary care services.
• Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services administration.

Responsibilities

• Read, process and accurately code incoming clinical correspondence using EMIS Web.
• Review hospital letters, discharge summaries and outpatient correspondence for coding and actioning as directed.
• Manage pathology and radiology results workflows in accordance with practice protocols.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately and promptly.
• Undertake clinical coding using Read Codes/SNOMED CT terminology.
• Support data quality initiatives and record validation exercises.
• Process tasks allocated by GPs, nurses and other clinicians.
• Register new patients and process deductions in line with NHS England requirements.
• Undertake general administrative duties to support the day-to-day running of the practice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Layton Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Administrator to join our busy GP practice team. The role supports the smooth running of the practice through a wide range of administrative duties, including patient registrations, coding, and handling clinical correspondence.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses and external organisations, maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance.